Jeiel יְעִיאֵל
A scribe in King Uzziah's army.
Biography
Jeiel is mentioned in 2 Chronicles as a scribe during the reign of King Uzziah of Judah. He was responsible for recording the number of soldiers in Uzziah's army, which was organized by Maaseiah the officer under the direction of Hananiah, one of the king's commanders. Jeiel's role as a scribe highlights the importance of record-keeping and organization in the military during Uzziah's prosperous reign.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 26:11
"Moreover Uzziah had an army of fighting men, who went out to war by bands, according to the number of their reckoning made by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king’s captains."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְעִיאֵל | H3273K |